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    Need some help with the production date of this S&W Model 3000

    Hey Guys,

    I picked up this S&W Model 3000 a month ago and am wondering when it was made. Serial Number, fb88XXX. I reblued the barrel and receiver. Any tips on bringing the synthetic stock back to life?

    Thanks!

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    It was made by Howa in Japan during the 1970s and 1980s. The synthetic stock puts it from the 1980s, I imagine. It looks ready to hunt to me.
    Howa makes excellent guns.

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    Thanks! It's a great shooter!

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    Sand and use Rustoleum bed liner makes a great finish unless you have a beard or whiskers so sand it down after spray dries on the check side. If you want a real grippy effect, put the can in the freezer for 20-30 minutes before spraying

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